Comparison

Note vs Live Level

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Note

This minimalist notes app helps you focus on what matters most. Create up to 8 infinite pages with beautiful typefaces and customizable line formatting. Save notes as plain text files to iCloud Drive or locally, and access them via widgets and shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Up to 8 infinite pages
  • Customizable line formatting (color, italics)
  • Plain text file export
  • iCloud Drive sync
  • Home/Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Keep notes you really care about in focus with this mini note app & widget. It’s like a pinned note in its own app. The app feels like just 1 note, but you can create up to 8 infinite pages. It features beautiful typefaces. There is extra spacing between lines. You can mark lines with color, italics, or both. Pages can also be given custom names. Each page is saved as a plain text file, either in iCloud Drive or only on your iPhone or iPad. Text and links can be added to a page in the app from within other apps using the Share button. You can add a sticky note widget to your Home Screen and Lock Screen that shows the last line you selected in the app or the line you pinned in the Home Screen widget. A control lets you open the app directly from Control Center or your Lock Screen. You can also assign this control to your iPhone’s Action button. An Apple Watch app and widget show the last line you selected in the app on your paired iPhone or the line you pinned in the app on your watch. App Privacy: There is no sign-in and no data is collected. Your files are encrypted on your device using your passcode when it’s locked or turned off. If iCloud Backup is turned on for the app in the Settings app > [Your Name] > iCloud > Storage > Backups > [Your Device], your app data is uploaded to iCloud. If you want your files in iCloud Drive to be end-to-end encrypted, please turn on Advanced Data Protection in Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Advanced Data Protection. If you have Share Analytics turned on in Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements, we receive app analytics from Apple. This does not contain your app data or personally identify you. Other Features: To add a new line, pull down when you are at the top of a page. Easily move lines up ↑ or down ↓. Quickly undo or redo changes above the keyboard. Tap the ⋯ button above the keyboard for more actions, such as adding the date or inserting a line break. Link or move lines to another page using the Quick Actions menu. List markers (like ‘•’) and spaces you type at the start of a line automatically get added to a new line below it. A URL scheme allows you to go directly to a page or to a specific line on a page. Support for Apple’s Writing Tools on compatible devices. Supports multiple windows on iPad. Fully accessible with VoiceOver. Gestures: Swipe left or right on a page while editing to move the insertion point from word to word. To move the insertion point, touch and hold the Space bar on the onscreen keyboard with one finger, then slide your finger around the keyboard. Swipe left with three fingers to undo or right to redo. Tap on a page with three fingers to show a menu with undo, cut, copy, paste, and redo. The use of this app is subject to your agreement to: Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Apple’s Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ If you use iCloud with the app, iCloud’s Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/icloud/

About

Live Level

Features
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LiveLevel is the perfect app for anyone looking to build new habits or break old ones. Track your progress through an intuitive leveling system. Whether you want to quit smoking, eat healthier, or exercise more, LiveLevel helps you reach your goals. Complete a quest to earn XP and level up—but if you miss a quest within your set timeframe, you lose XP and drop in level. LiveLevel perfectly combines the psychological aspects of an RPG with your real-life goals. CREATE HABITS Add the habits you want to track quickly and easily. Just enter a name, category, and time interval, and you're ready to go. LEVEL SYSTEM Stay motivated by your level. Set the difficulty and frequency of your habits, and watch your level rise! DASHBOARD See all your habits at a glance in a clean, organized dashboard. Manage your quests with just a few clicks. STATISTICS Find out how to optimize your habits to achieve the perfect result. LiveLevel provides you with detailed, customizable statistics. REMINDERS Never miss a habit again by adding reminders to your quests. Privacy Policy: https://jan-timmermann.com/live-level/datenschutzerklärung/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Note2 screens
Live Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Live Level at Free against Note's $4.99. Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Live Level is free to download; Note costs $4.99 up front. Live Level sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note ships an update every 8 days, Live Level every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Note versus Live Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteLive Level
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernonzerosumnessJan Timmermann

In-app purchases

None

Note

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Level

Subscriptions2
  • Live Level Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Live Level Pro - Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Live Level Pro - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Note free?
Note costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Level free?
Live Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Note or Live Level have ads?
Neither Note nor Live Level shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note or Live Level?
Note ships an update every 8 days, and Live Level every 4 days. Most recently, Note was updated on September 21, 2026 and Live Level on August 31, 2026.

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